Karnataka Govt Jobs 2026
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Two Karnataka-specific rules shape eligibility: the compulsory Kannada language test in KPSC recruitments, and local reservation for the Kalyana Karnataka region under Article 371J. KPSC handles state services and FDA/SDA posts, while the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) runs recruitment for many boards and corporations.
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Karnataka Government Jobs at a Glance
- Public Service Commission
- Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC)
- Other main recruiters
- Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), Karnataka State Police recruitment
- Language of administration
- Kannada
- Capital
- Bengaluru
- High Court
- High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru, with benches at Dharwad and Kalaburagi
- Teacher eligibility
- KARTET
Who Recruits in Karnataka
KPSC · Karnataka Public Service Commission
KAS (Gazetted Probationers), FDA and SDA, and many Group B and C posts.
KEA · Karnataka Examinations Authority
Recruitment exams for boards, corporations and some departments.
cetonline.karnataka.gov.in (official website, opens in a new tab)KSP · Karnataka State Police
Civil and armed police constables and sub-inspectors.
ksp-recruitment.in (official website, opens in a new tab)Karnataka HC · High Court of Karnataka
High Court and district court staff.
Eligibility Tests to Clear First
| Test | Conducted by | Needed for | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARTET: Karnataka Teacher Eligibility Test | Department of School Education | Primary and upper-primary teacher posts (GPSTR and others). | See the current notice. |
Main Exams in Karnataka
| Exam | Conducted by | Leads to | Stages |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAS (Gazetted Probationers) | KPSC | Assistant commissioner, DySP and allied posts | Preliminary, main written exam, interview |
| FDA / SDA | KPSC | First and second division assistants | Compulsory Kannada test, written exam |
| KSP Civil Police Constable | KSP | Constable posts | Written test, endurance and physical standards test |
| Recruitment for boards and corporations | KEA | Assistants and technical posts in state bodies | Per notice |
| Graduate Primary Teacher recruitment | School Education Department | Teachers, linked to Karnataka TET | Per notice |
Rules Specific to Karnataka Notifications
Language: Kannada is compulsory. KPSC conducts a Kannada language test for candidates who did not study Kannada as a language at SSLC level.
Residence and reservation: Kalyana Karnataka (Hyderabad-Karnataka) residents get local reservation under Article 371J with a region-specific certificate.
Preparing for Karnataka Exams
State GK covers Karnataka's dynasties, unification, geography and rivers, and Kannada literature.
General papers overlap with SSC and railway exams.
Things Candidates Often Miss in Karnataka
- The 371J certificate is different from a normal domicile certificate; claim local status only with it.
- The Kannada test is qualifying; failing it stops evaluation of your other papers.
Popular Government Posts in Karnataka
| Post | Usually recruited by | Usual minimum qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Police constable | Karnataka State Police | 10th or 12th pass |
| Sub-inspector | Karnataka State Police | Graduate |
| School teacher | School Education Department | D.El.Ed. or B.Ed., plus TET |
| Patwari / revenue posts | KEA | 12th pass or graduate, by state rules |
| Junior engineer | KPSC | Diploma or degree in engineering |
| Staff nurse | Health department | B.Sc. Nursing or GNM |
| Karnataka civil services officer | KPSC | Graduate |
How State Recruitment Works
The usual path is notification, application, written test, any skill or physical test, then documents.
Read the full guide to groups, selection, pay and documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 371J reservation in Karnataka?
Article 371J gives candidates from the Kalyana Karnataka region reserved posts in local cadres and a share in state posts, on producing the 371J eligibility certificate.
Is a Kannada test compulsory for KPSC jobs?
Yes for candidates who did not study Kannada at SSLC; it is a qualifying test.